Sheriff’s deputies in Polk County, Florida say Kody Wills, 30, was driving drunk when he crashed his car, killing his 5-year-old daughter and injuring his 3-year-old son. A heroic bystander jumped in to rescue the little boy from the fiery wreckage. Wills now faces a DUI manslaughter charge. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner spoke with trial lawyer and former prosecutor David Di Pietro about the horrific case.
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I’ve never understood. They criminalized marijuana forever and even now it’s still heavily scrutinized. Yet alcohol who kills people daily and has almost no restrictions
they should have also charged him with 2nd degree murder; he engaged in conduct that demonstrated extreme indifference to human life, every driver by now should know the risk and he itentionally ignored it, resulting in death. it was not negligence or an accident; it was intentional, itentionally ignoring well-known risks.
This "dad" knowing the risk chose to drink & drive, that is a voluntary act. This makes the decision to drive while impaired an intentional & reckless act. Additionally, this was easily preventable death if he made a safer choice. By choosing to engage in this risky behavior, this so-called "dad" demonstrated a de facto indifference to the safety and lives of others. Additionally, the victims were vulnerable due to being passengers and he having control over the vehicle; particularly vulnerable due to they were kids. As such it should be 2nd degree m-word.
why they would charge the hero for medical bills for saving a child..is beyond terrible. WHY not treat him free??
If i was the father i would want as much punishment possible for hurting my kid !! 😢
This womans pronunciation is abismal at best.
…. What a Bearded Selfish Sausage 4:57
Crispy
My cousin was killled by a drunk driver a few decades ago. The woman who hit him only got around 2 years. Two years for killing someone.
Interesting story but can’t stand this news reporter. Dad is driving drunk with the kids while mom is at the bar. Great parents. RIP baby girl. Praying for the boys recovery and future.
Got himself out just fine, I would die trying to save my children!
This should be an automatic life sentence.
When I was a teenager my brother would leave the house obviously intoxicated and my parents wouldn’t do anything to stop him! I would secretly call the police myself and give his license plate and description. I was so anxious. I eventually became an alcoholic too unfortunately, but never got my driver’s licence or drove because I knew I would be a danger to innocent people and it was better for everyone if I stayed out of the driver’s seat. I’m 43 now and sober 15 years.
0:34 sounds ai generated ngl
What is it about DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE that people don’t understand?!!!
Is he the drunk that killed eight people on that bus, not yet, only his daughter?
Had money for tattoos?
Out of a horror movie. Rip
He’s a firefighter n doesn’t hve health insurance??????????????????????????
Those babies 🙁
Two beautiful children, one life tragically over all due to a disgustingly selfish "father".😡🤬
He saved that little boy 😢❤
This is absolutely heartbreaking. There’s nothing more disgusting than a drunk driver that puts their babies in danger. I’m so sorry this happened to you sweet babies. So sad 😢
Jessie and Elizabeth are the best. Another great show. Such a sad story though
Polk county dont play. Bad place to commit a crime. Grady Judd is a great sheriff! Such a sad story.
My deepest condolences to the family 😢😢Pretty princess RIP best wishes for the little prince and prayers!😢😢
Drove drunk with his kids in the car….inexcusable and selfish.
People blaming the mum in comments really! You should be able to trust their father to care and keep your children safe while caring for them! Unless you have knowledge that she allowed his access while drunk or something then these comments shouldn't be made.
This man is a monster and should go to prison for life.